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The Early Learning Institute (teli) is a nonprofit provider of Early Intervention Services with over 60 years of experience helping children with developmental delays reach their true potential. teli provides therapeutic Early Intervention for children birth to age three. Teli is an affiliate of The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh.
Job Title:Occupational Therapist
Location: Western part of Allegheny County
Salary Range: starting at $43.82/hour
Schedule: Modified, part-time, self determined
About the Team
For more than 60 years, teli has provided specialized Early Intervention programs and individualized Early Intervention services for children with developmental delays directly in the home. Services include physical, occupational, speech, vision, and hearing therapies, along with developmental instruction and social work for children from birth to age three years old.
About the Position
As an Occupational Therapist you will provide Early Intervention services utilizing the Home Based Coaching Model as endorsed by the State and mandated by Allegheny County/ Washington County to meet the IFSP goals for Early Intervention. Must be comfortable providing Early Intervention Assessments in a home environment with the parents and children while maintaining confidentiality. Travel required. Early Intervention provides flexibility in work schedules. Job responsibilities include:
- Provide therapy in accordance with occupational therapy best practice guidelines for children and youth under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and consistent with all State regulations and licensing requirements.
- Partner with parents and caregivers to provide services utilizing the Home-Based Coaching Model as endorsed by the State and mandated by Allegheny Count to meet the IFSP goals for Early Intervention. Infants and toddlers who require the use of specialized adaptive devices and equipment may be excluded.
- Thoroughly complete all necessary documentation for caseload management, including but not limited to: progress notes, billing sheets, data collection, travel, and attendance records. All required documentation must be completed on time.
- Facilitates appropriate interactions with families, peers and other agency professionals in order to provide a cohesive therapeutic plan for children.
- Responsible for scheduling appointments to evaluate Early Intervention clients provide to establish the IFSP guidelines and maximize productivity.
- Maintain a working knowledge of current practices within the profession such as assessment tools and therapy approaches, to provide appropriate intervention strategies for children and families.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree with a PA license or Master's Degree with PA license.
- NBCOT Certification
- One year of experience with a pediatric population.
- Valid PA driver's license and a reliable transportation.
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching, organization, verbal and written communication skills required.
- Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Must be able to move children and equipment weighing 10-50 pounds.
- Must be able to transition from sitting to standing, kneeling and squatting.
- Must be able to squat and kneel. Must be able to walk up and down stairs, occasionally carrying equipment.
- Must be comfortable working in a home environment under a variety of conditions.
- Pediatric CPR/First Aid required.
- Act 33/34 Clearances; FBI Clearance
Benefits Summary
We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Modified Part Time team members are eligible for the following benefits:
- Sick Time
- 403(b) retirement plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
- Discount Program –fitness, gyms and health; travel; apparel; cell phone; pets; cars; electronics; flowers; home items and appliances; tickets-movies, theatres, concerts and theme parks
- Life Assistance Program: legal, financial and behavioral counseling; Identity Theft
- Wellness Programs
- Meditation & Mindfulness-virtual
- Credit Union
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – we qualify as non-profit
- Student Loan Refinancing Program – free consultation
- Professional Development/CEU’s
- Emergency Fund Program
- Lactation & Comfort Rooms
- Referral Bonus
- Team Member Recognition Events
- CPR, employer paid
- Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate
Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you!
teli is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!
teli does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.
